Here's another encoding script for Linux, that I whipped up. It uses mplayer and ffmpeg for 2-pass x264 encoding. It handles the scaling calculations for you, including anamorphic scaling (fits videos inside a 848x480 area without distorting the pixels). I used MPlayer for video decoding, because it supports SSA subtitles and pretty much any video I throw at it.
I have the video bitrate set to 1500kbps, because some videos look like crap @ 1000k, like this one: MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service Bird_42_MBit_ABR_(+-1.5 MBit).mkv 109.6 MB
Honestly that video's pretty bad at 1500k too, but the small screen
Code:
#!/bin/sh
# Sanity check
if [ -z "${2}" ]; then
echo "2-pass x264 video converter for Motorola Droid"
echo "Usage: droidenc.sh <input_filename> <output_filename>"
echo " * Input file can be anything that mplayer can play"
echo " * Output filename should be .mp4..."
exit
elif [ -e "${2}" ]; then
echo "Error: output file \"${2}\" exists. Delete or rename it to proceed."
exit
fi
MPLAYER=/usr/local/bin/mplayer
FFMPEG=/usr/local/bin/ffmpeg
#MPLAYER="`which mplayer`"
#FFMPEG="`which ffmpeg`"
FIFO="encode.fifo"
# The Droid's video player doesn't like 854x?? videos; I think it likes dimensions in 16px multiples
SCREEN_WIDTH="848"
SCREEN_HEIGHT="480"
# These options work ok, but don't respect anamorphic ratios, and ignores aspect ratios when downscaling
#MPLAYER_OPTS="-vf scale=${SCREEN_WIDTH}:${SCREEN_HEIGHT}:noup=1,harddup -vo yuv4mpeg:file=${FIFO} -nosound -quiet -benchmark -noframedrop"
# dsize restricts the maximum scale to 848x480 while preserving aspect ratio,
# scale applies anamorphic scaling (if necessary)
FFMPEG_COMMON="-vpre ipod640 -b 1500k -bt 1000k -threads 8"
FFMPEG_AOPTS="-acodec libfaac -ab 128k -ac 2"
# Figure out our source video's display resolution
MPLAYER_LOG="`tempfile -d . -p mplayer -s .log`"
"${MPLAYER}" -nosound -vo null -endpos 0 -identify "${1}" > "${MPLAYER_LOG}" 2>&1
VIDEO_ASPECT=`grep -m1 ID_VIDEO_ASPECT ${MPLAYER_LOG} | cut -d '=' -f 2`
VIDEO_HEIGHT=`grep -m1 ID_VIDEO_HEIGHT ${MPLAYER_LOG} | cut -d '=' -f 2`
VIDEO_WIDTH=`grep -m1 ID_VIDEO_WIDTH ${MPLAYER_LOG} | cut -d '=' -f 2`
VIDEO_DWIDTH=`echo "${VIDEO_HEIGHT}*${VIDEO_ASPECT}" | bc -q`
# sometimes mplayer returns 0 for the aspect, so we should check both scaled and unscaled widths
TOO_WIDE=`echo "${VIDEO_DWIDTH}>${SCREEN_WIDTH} || ${VIDEO_WIDTH}>${SCREEN_WIDTH}" | bc -q`
TOO_TALL=`echo "${VIDEO_HEIGHT}>${SCREEN_HEIGHT}" | bc -q`
echo "VIDEO HEIGHT: ${VIDEO_HEIGHT}"
echo "VIDEO WIDTH: ${VIDEO_WIDTH}"
echo "VIDEO ASPECT: ${VIDEO_ASPECT}"
echo "VIDEO DWIDTH: ${VIDEO_DWIDTH}"
echo "TOO WIDE: ${TOO_WIDE}"
echo "TOO TALL: ${TOO_TALL}"
if [ ${TOO_TALL} -gt "0" ] || [ ${TOO_TALL} -gt "0" ]; then
echo "Downscaling to fit inside ${SCREEN_WIDTH}x${SCREEN_HEIGHT} window"
MPLAYER_OPTS="-sws 9 -vf dsize=${SCREEN_WIDTH}:${SCREEN_HEIGHT}:0:16,scale=0:0,harddup -vo yuv4mpeg:file=${FIFO} -nosound -quiet -benchmark -noframedrop"
else
echo "Not downscaling: source fits inside fit inside ${SCREEN_WIDTH}x${SCREEN_HEIGHT} window"
# the only scaling here is expansion for anamorphic video
MPLAYER_OPTS="-sws 9 -vf scale=-8:-8,harddup -vo yuv4mpeg:file=${FIFO} -nosound -quiet -benchmark -noframedrop"
fi
#exit
# Create fifo, removing an old one if necessary
if [ -p "${FIFO}" ]; then
rm "${FIFO}"
fi
mkfifo "${FIFO}"
# 1st pass
"${MPLAYER}" ${MPLAYER_OPTS} "${1}" &
"${FFMPEG}" -i ${FIFO} -pass 1 -an -vcodec libx264 -vpre fastfirstpass ${FFMPEG_COMMON} -f rawvideo -y /dev/null
# Encode audio stream
AUDIO_FILE="`tempfile -d . -p audio -s .mp4`"
"${FFMPEG}" -vn -i "${1}" ${FFMPEG_AOPTS} -y "${AUDIO_FILE}"
# 2nd pass - mux the audio stream as well
"${MPLAYER}" ${MPLAYER_OPTS} "${1}" &
if [ -s "${AUDIO_FILE}" ]; then
"${FFMPEG}" -i ${FIFO} -i "${AUDIO_FILE}" -pass 2 -acodec copy -vcodec libx264 -vpre hq ${FFMPEG_COMMON} "${2}"
else
"${FFMPEG}" -i ${FIFO} -pass 2 -vcodec libx264 -vpre hq ${FFMPEG_COMMON} "${2}"
fi
# Clean up
rm "${FIFO}"
if [ -s "${2}" ]; then
echo "Encode complete: \"${2}\""
if [ -f "${AUDIO_FILE}" ]; then rm "${AUDIO_FILE}"; fi
if [ -f "${MPLAYER_LOG}" ]; then rm "${MPLAYER_LOG}"; fi
if [ -f ffmpeg2pass-0.log ]; then rm ffmpeg2pass-0.log; fi
if [ -f x264_2pass.log ]; then rm x264_2pass.log; fi
if [ -f x264_2pass.log.mbtree ]; then rm x264_2pass.log.mbtree; fi
else
echo "UH-OH something went wrong"
rm "${2}"
fi
Don't set too high bitrates. You aren't going to see any real difference and will use up a lot more memory and when playing a lot more calucation power (cpu, gpu) and that for more energy and shorter battery life.
800 bit is imho absolutely OK.
earlier I took another clip, downconverting the BD audio file worked btw, and I used 768kbps, the end result seems to always be higher though, this one came out at 976, the choppiness had improved, but is still there. I'll try it a bit lower.
I followed the guide on the first page, using Handbrake 0.94 - GI Joe looks and sounds great on the phone.
I'll try to upload a YouTube video of the movie playing on the DROID tomorrow. The quality is completely awesome, both in the default video player as well as Cinema.
If YouTube doesn't like me doing that, then I may have to get some other free video and convert it to the format to lay with. TBH, though, I don't think it should be an issue, especially if I doctor the video with a watermark and fade in and out of multiple short clips.
The thing is, MP4 isn't always the same, there are millions of options. I used to have huge problems with encoding videos in mp4 for my Xperia X1 (uses the same kind of MP4 like Android).
I checked out this encoder, it's weird though, I set the custom bitrate to 750/256, and the resolution to 848x480, but when I hit start the bitrate for video drops all of a sudden to 200, I tried it twice with same results, so aborted each time.
thanks,
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I realized the same problem when I tried, maybe it's just a display error (I just try it) Why don't you just try the standart HD settings with the right resolution? Then the display stays there and the only difference is that the audio is coded in 128 instead of 256 kbit (remember that it's aac not mp3 audio witch sound is far better than mp3 on the same sampling rate and you will just get a bigger file in the end with again mor processing power needed to play).
And one more thing: you don't need to have the full native resolution of the Droid, something a little bit under this is absolutely OK, you barely won't see any difference an again saving memory and processing power and therefore battery.
OK, just encoded in the standrad HD settings in the Encoder, it does make 750 bit video with 124 kbit audio (in AAC), so nothing to complain for me.
Last edited by sthoeft; January 3rd, 2010 at 09:08 AM.
I realized the same problem when I tried, maybe it's just a display error (I just try it) Why don't you just try the standart HD settings with the right resolution? Then the display stays there and the only difference is that the audio is coded in 128 instead of 256 kbit (remember that it's aac not mp3 audio witch sound is far better than mp3 on the same sampling rate and you will just get a bigger file in the end with again mor processing power needed to play).
And one more thing: you don't need to have the full native resolution of the Droid, something a little bit under this is absolutely OK, you barely won't see any difference an again saving memory and processing power and therefore battery.
Thanks,
trying it now. my solution for the drop in vid bitrate was simply to change it from the default, which worked, I did lower the audio bitrate from 256 also, to 160, idk 128 may be fine, but it seems low still.
for the resolution though, I've found with every encoder I've tried if I set it less than 848w, just with .m2ts files, I get a smaller than screen, width and height, vid, not sure why that is, because when I've encoded toons at ~512x384, the droid upscales them to fit screen, top to bottom anyways, keeping aspect ratio, like the player is set to do, but it doesn't for HD files, although I don't suppose it's the phone as at that point they're all .mp4 anyways, it must have to do with the conversion process.
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OK, that sounds good. But believe me, AAC is much better in terms of compression, you don't need to put more than 128 kbit to sound, just try it both ways and listen for the difference. I don't hear one. The Droid does have problems with upscaling? That would be a petty. Did you try other players (like Merian, Act,...), is it the same with all of them?
I followed the guide on the first page, using Handbrake 0.94 - GI Joe looks and sounds great on the phone.
I'll try to upload a YouTube video of the movie playing on the DROID tomorrow. The quality is completely awesome, both in the default video player as well as Cinema.
If YouTube doesn't like me doing that, then I may have to get some other free video and convert it to the format to lay with. TBH, though, I don't think it should be an issue, especially if I doctor the video with a watermark and fade in and out of multiple short clips.
hi,
I'm actually trying to use above mentioned htc hd encoder, however, I'm curious about handbrake, when I first installed it, I encoded some type of file, can't remember what, and the program worked, progress was displayed in CLI, but I've tried again several times, using v.94 and .m2ts files, and a couple different guides, the one here, and one which used the legacy ipod settings, and every time I start the program, the CLI pops up, there's a pause, and then "encoding 1 of 2 100%" pops up and thats it, it won't re-encode file. I've reinstalled it twice now, and re-rechecked the settings, but nothing works. Did you have this problem at all?
OK, that sounds good. But believe me, AAC is much better in terms of compression, you don't need to put more than 128 kbit to sound, just try it both ways and listen for the difference. I don't hear one. The Droid does have problems with upscaling? That would be a petty. Did you try other players (like Merian, Act,...), is it the same with all of them?
Yeah, first I tried Meridian, which once I set screen width to 848, won't play the file, it says "screen size too large", and now I'm using Act I which seems to be better in general, but they both have resolution upscale problem, at least with the HD source files. Meridian gives me a warning on every single file that the bitrate is too high, yet they're all <1,000k, and they do play fine. all the same files in Act I state "playable".
edit: oh yeah, btw, read guide on XDA forums, where someone was using much lower resolution, to still accomplish full screen video. not sure what source files he was using though, and he gave a formula for cropping the video to fit aspect correctly, not sure how that works, don't really care now though that this is working.
Sweet! my conversion just finished, best one i've come up with so far, I used 768/160 and 848x480. At first I got a couple skips, but then it smoothed right out. Thanks!! Great program, and it appears that I can do batches with it, so even better.
I'll def try the 128 audio b/r, it's not like you'd be able to tell using droid speaker, I do have some decent sennheiser headphones though, I was thinking with those 160 might work better.
Thanks again,
rlr
Last edited by runLoganrun; January 3rd, 2010 at 10:07 AM.
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Uh-ohs....
although my clips went through fine (w/ htc hd encoder), when I went to run a few whole movies through, the program stops working right at the end of the first pass. It gives error message stating MEncoder has stopped working, then "Muxing failed. Rerun with -debug and post the generated log.txt file!". I thought perhaps a compatibility issue since i am running win7 and changed settings for MEncoder, Encoder, and another .exe in tools folder, didn't bother with MediaInfo which works with 7, but that changed nothing and I got exact same result, crash(app) at end of first pass.
I'm not sure what rerun with -debug means, I didn't see a file with that name. I assume they mean post on xda.
Anybody has any ideas why it's doing this? I will try different movie in the meantime.
you seem to have a pretty good handle on the movie issues...my ? is why your droid will play m4v and mine won't. I'm having to use both Handbrake and them Imtoo to get it it play.....got any ideas? Worked ALL day yesterday...going round and round Thanks for any help you might have
Don't have any Idea, never encountered such a problem (no matter how long the movie was).
try encoder -debug as opening command.
Hey, thanks,
I'm not sure what you mean exactly though, do you mean start CLI first? Is that the exact code to input and just add address, like (for me) c:/encoder/encoder.exe -debug ? (Btw, yes those shoud be backslashes, but droid does not have that key, that's weird.
Don't have any Idea, never encountered such a problem (no matter how long the movie was).
try encoder -debug as opening command.
Hey, thanks,
I'm not sure what you mean exactly though, do you mean start CLI first? Is that the exact code to input and just add address, like (for me) c:/encoder/encoder.exe -debug ? (Btw, yes those shoud be backslashes, but droid does not have that key, that's weird).
I am a new user to this forum and I have had great success using format factory to change and put movies on my blackberry. I know it can change formats from wmv to MPEG4 and you have a great number of resolutions and screen sizes that are available. I am trying it right now and I will report if it works for my new Droid
Thanks,
trying it now. my solution for the drop in vid bitrate was simply to change it from the default, which worked, I did lower the audio bitrate from 256 also, to 160, idk 128 may be fine, but it seems low still.
for the resolution though, I've found with every encoder I've tried if I set it less than 848w, just with .m2ts files, I get a smaller than screen, width and height, vid, not sure why that is, because when I've encoded toons at ~512x384, the droid upscales them to fit screen, top to bottom anyways, keeping aspect ratio, like the player is set to do, but it doesn't for HD files, although I don't suppose it's the phone as at that point they're all .mp4 anyways, it must have to do with the conversion process.
rlr
I had a run in with the Flu last week and was unable to do much more with it. I since then deleted the movie without making said video, so I'll have to start from scratch.
Does the file you're trying to encode already exist? IIRC I think that happened once when the file name I used for the end product already existed on my computer.
Hey, thanks,
I'm not sure what you mean exactly though, do you mean start CLI first? Is that the exact code to input and just add address, like (for me) c:/encoder/encoder.exe -debug ? (Btw, yes those shoud be backslashes, but droid does not have that key, that's weird).
rlr
Hey, never got the debug thing, wasn't sure if that's what you meant.
I would like to report that HD Encoder is working mostly good now, save for a couple particulr vids, and one came through with no video, will try it again though. Have made a bunch of great vids for my droid though. Only thing is I have to remux movies first to downsample audio, otherwise no sound, it's pretty quick though, used TSmuxer.
Is there a way to either convert M4V files to a format that the droid supports or an app that plays M4V?! I'm really upset I can't watch all the videos I had on my iPod touch with my droid and I always get an error trying to convert M4V.
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M4V files should play fine on android since it is able to support it, especially if it plays on an IPOD or Iphone since android supports all ipod/iphone videos. You can try using Meridian player. If that doesn't work, try changing the extension to mp4 (since it's basically the same as m4v)
If all else fails, handbreak should be able to convert it.
Today (1/15/2010) giveawayoftheday.com is featuring WinX DVD Ripper Platinum as a free download. The trick is you MUST download, install, and activate it TODAY.
The software seems to be reviewed/rated pretty well, but I have not yet tried getting something to the Droid yet. I'll post later today once I've done that.
It takes me ~45min to convert a full length movie with these settings. This is with a Ph. II X4 940 quad core at 3.7GHz. My guess is that if you have a quad core it will take roughly an hour, dual core, perhaps 2.
Is there a way to either convert M4V files to a format that the droid supports or an app that plays M4V?! I'm really upset I can't watch all the videos I had on my iPod touch with my droid and I always get an error trying to convert M4V.
for those you can simply change the file extension to .mp4
i believe the ipod supports higher bitrates though, although some people on here are reporting using 1500, and working great. The vids I did at 768/160 with HD Encoder look great (always does 2-pass).
rlr
for those you can simply change the file extension to .mp4
i believe the ipod supports higher bitrates though, although some people on here are reporting using 1500, and working great. The vids I did at 768/160 with HD Encoder look great (always does 2-pass).
rlr
I did and it still says it can't play. On like the 5 different video players I downloaded. I'm pissed now.
Hey, never got the debug thing, wasn't sure if that's what you meant.
I would like to report that HD Encoder is working mostly good now, save for a couple particulr vids, and one came through with no video, will try it again though. Have made a bunch of great vids for my droid though. Only thing is I have to remux movies first to downsample audio, otherwise no sound, it's pretty quick though, used TSmuxer.
Thanks,
rlr
"-debug"?.... anyone?
I did narrow it down to a particular vid codec for the movies that would either not encode, or would only take audio. it seems that HD Encoder does not like VC-1 encoded movies, I have several, and each one of these are the only ones I'm having probs with. Anybody else find this?
I did and it still says it can't play. On like the 5 different video players I downloaded. I'm pissed now.
are they protected .m4v?
otherwise same thing, could be something else with the way the files are encoded, like has to be baseline profile, for example, but i think for both.... everything i ever encoded for ipod though was and always stayed in .mp4. I still have some videos encoded for ipod, i will load some on droid and check them out.
rlr
more on converting vc-1 codec based blu-ray movies to .mp4 for droid:
I discovered that although the couple different programs i used encoded to .mp4 and would play on pc, but for some reason the profiles came out as standard 1.3, or even high@4.1, which explains why I got no video, so I took an already processed (clip of a) movie, so it had h264 codec, but too high profile, then ran it again through HD Encoder, this time I got video, but sound was all screechy, i'm getting closer, but really don't want to have to double encode everything (vc1). Nothing I'm using has the option to change this, tried new xvid4psp 6.0 beta, looks a lot more slick, but used to have the ability to change this setting and now does not (unless I haven't found it yet) and tsmuxer won't let you change it like for h264.
thx,
rlr
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more on converting vc-1 codec based blu-ray movies to .mp4 for droid:
I discovered that although the couple different programs i used encoded to .mp4 and would play on pc, but for some reason the profiles came out as standard 1.3, or even high@4.1, which explains why I got no video, so I took an already processed (clip of a) movie, so it had h264 codec, but too high profile, then ran it again through HD Encoder, this time I got video, but sound was all screechy, i'm getting closer, but really don't want to have to double encode everything (vc1). Nothing I'm using has the option to change this, tried new xvid4psp 6.0 beta, looks a lot more slick, but used to have the ability to change this setting and now does not (unless I haven't found it yet) and tsmuxer won't let you change it like for h264.
thx,
rlr
anyone re-encoding from blu-ray? do you have same problem with VC-1?
Hi, read through the thread, and I'm still wondering, have we found definitive Handbrake settings that work?
I think I read that 848 width will work. Is that using iPod Legacy and just changing the width?
I am converting some 720/1080p .MKV files, if that makes a difference.
Anyways, I've started a conversion already. Luckily, my quad core finishes these pretty quickly
I'll report back soon with results.
UPDATE:
Using iPod legacy settings, just up the width to 848. Looks FANTASTIC. Almost as if no quality was even compromised (from 1280x720).
Hello all, new user here and a quick question for Fabolous -
Is there a way for you to link your settings (copy and paste) from the advance menu in Handbrake? I know you posted them, but I am talking about the command line at the bottom in the advanced tab. Not sure is this can even be done?
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P.S. - I downloaded your test video and holy smokes does it look fantastic. I really hope my videos will turn out as good as yours lol!
UPDATE - I was able to make a decent copy, though not as sharp as yours (yet anyway). But it works and the audio and video is in sync. Problem is it is really stretched out from the resolution size I used - which I confess...I messed up. But I am working on another try with your settings this time. Est - 1hour to complete
Last edited by BuckHanson; February 3rd, 2010 at 12:56 PM.
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Just a note from a total newbie (got my Droid yesterday). Using DoubleTwist, I was able to synch all of the videos on my laptop (various kinds -- .wmv, .mov, etc.) onto my Droid, and they all play perfectly. They convert to mp4 automatically during the synch process.
I first tried using Motorola Media Link, but no dice. (It dumped all the videos into a folder called "MML Video", which for some reason I could not find anywhere on my Droid.)
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Does anyone have suggestions for the latest version of Handbrake? Seems like everyone is using an older version and the GUI has changed.
EDIT: Ok, better results. I used the iPod Touch settings and changed the audio to stereo. Worked without a hitch. The video wasn't over 720 width, but I'd put 848 if it ever is.
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Last edited by jackburnt; February 18th, 2010 at 03:35 PM.
Looks like iPhone setting is the best. I'm curious whether a file bigger than 720 will have problems converting to 848. But, until then, Handbrake using iPhone (change audio to Stereo) is the best option. Looks great!
I tried using handbrake with 0% success rate, app stopped working everytime, don't think has anything to do with settings I had, as I followed a couple of the guides exactly. idk, maybe doesn't work in Win7, don't think I tried compatibility mode though.
HTC HD Encoder, mentioned way earlier (from XDA Dev) is by far the best app i've tried for encoding movies for Droid. But, that app, along with EVERY other app I tried, and there was a lot, does not like VC-1 codec, first use MeGUI to transcode to x264, then Encoder works as it should. Actually the app Super worked to convert VC-1, but not well at all. MeGUI, also working on profile for that to just do straight convert for Droid and to not have to do 2 encodes. That app available HERE (free), I can post Droid preset once finished.
Question though, as I've heard varying answers, what is optimum bitrate for Droid movies/videos? I was told, and have been using 768 for vid, but see ppl suggesting up to 1500. My 768's def look good, but can tend to jump a bit, thinking should be higher. Maybe 1200....?? be helpful to have this info for preset.
I use Handbrake on Win7 machine with no problems whatsoever. Try downloading the latest version as they updated it not too long ago.
The quality is great too. I just converted a movie and currently wait for it it to sync over Dropbox so I can download it at work :P
did you use compatibility mode?
every time I used it, cmd prompt would pop up, hang, then go immediately to 100% on first pass, then application would hang, and would have to manually end w/ task mgr. OR, it would start encoding first pass, and I would come back to it, after a short time, to the message "Handbrake has stopped working". This was within last 1-2 months, so believe I have most recent version, I think they had just put one out when I installed it. I should also mention I'm running 64bit windows.
I tried using handbrake with 0% success rate, app stopped working everytime, don't think has anything to do with settings I had, as I followed a couple of the guides exactly. idk, maybe doesn't work in Win7, don't think I tried compatibility mode though.
HTC HD Encoder, mentioned way earlier (from XDA Dev) is by far the best app i've tried for encoding movies for Droid. But, that app, along with EVERY other app I tried, and there was a lot, does not like VC-1 codec, first use MeGUI to transcode to x264, then Encoder works as it should. Actually the app Super worked to convert VC-1, but not well at all. MeGUI, also working on profile for that to just do straight convert for Droid and to not have to do 2 encodes. That app available HERE (free), I can post Droid preset once finished.
Question though, as I've heard varying answers, what is optimum bitrate for Droid movies/videos? I was told, and have been using 768 for vid, but see ppl suggesting up to 1500. My 768's def look good, but can tend to jump a bit, thinking should be higher. Maybe 1200....?? be helpful to have this info for preset.
If you are having problems with Handbrake you can try Jodix. I've been using it for a few years on my iPod Touch and I've used it to convert AVI to MP4 for my droid.
did you use compatibility mode?
every time I used it, cmd prompt would pop up, hang, then go immediately to 100% on first pass, then application would hang, and would have to manually end w/ task mgr. OR, it would start encoding first pass, and I would come back to it, after a short time, to the message "Handbrake has stopped working". This was within last 1-2 months, so believe I have most recent version, I think they had just put one out when I installed it. I should also mention I'm running 64bit windows.
rlr
No compatability. Just regular.
I've had the 100% happened a couple times. But I was messing with weird settings. I'd recommend uninstalling your current version and downloading the latest, even if you have that version. It works flawlessly for me and I just finished converting a movie without a hitch. Looks great on the Droid. I also FFW and RW a bit and everything was still in sync.
some similarities and differences between the two programs as follows:
1. Input:
Handbrake: unable to work with .tivo files.
2. Loading speed:
Pavtube Video Converter: The speed of loading files is faster than Handbrake, especially when loading DVD files.
3. Output
Pavtube Video Converter: Output formats are various, like AVI, MP4, 3GP, FLV, MPEG-4, MOV, MPG, 3G2, VOB, SWF, MKV, etc. are all supported.
Handbrake: Output format are limited, only MP4, MKV, and M4V.
4. Audio Pass Thru
Pavtube Video Converter: No Audio Pass Thru option
Handbrake: Allow AC3 pass-through, or DTS pass-through
5. Preview
Pavtube Video Converter: Preview videos in real time.
Handbrake: Need encoding firstly, and then preview with external media players, like QuickTime and VLC.
6. Batch conversion
Pavtube Video Converter: Supports batch conversion and multiple files can be converted in the same time.
Handbrake: Supports batch conversion, but files can only be converted one by one.
7. Editing functionality
Pavtube Video Converter: More Powerful editing functionality, including cropping, trimming, adding text, image and video watermarks, audio replacement, adjusting contrast, brightness, and saturation, as well as adding special effects, and deinterlacing.
Handbrake: Supports cropping, adding subtitles, adding multiple audio tracks, and video filters.
8. Subtitles
Pavtube Video Converter: Does not support adding subtitles.
9. Advanced settings
Pavtube Video Converter: Allows adjusting audio and video parameters like codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate, audio channel.
10. Conversion speed
Pavtube Video Converter: The speed of converting files is faster than Handbrake
I've been using Format Factory - converts almost anything to anything. I set up a custom profile to convert to 854x480. Downloaded HD video found online and it looks amazing on Droid.
I've been using Format Factory - converts almost anything to anything. I set up a custom profile to convert to 854x480. Downloaded HD video found online and it looks amazing on Droid.
This program looks better than HB, but how do I go form a DVD to Mp4? I made the custom setting is the Mobile devices selection, and then I selected all of the files on the DVD, We will see how it works.
HB took the whole DVD and made it one long track, not so good if you cant sit and watch the whole movie at once, every time you open it, it starts at the beginning. I think this is also the reason why it has such a hard time converting the file. Its a big file to create, often ETA was 4 hrs. after about 2 it would crash. I only converted one DVD successfully.
Sorry, I have not used it that way - to move it directly to the phone format. I saved it to play on PC. Guess it would have to be a two step process, and lengthy. Hope the info didn't waste too much of your time.
I have completed the converson of 2 DVD's onto my Droid and they work awesome. took about an hour to complete. I was using the highest quality setting on the DVD rip option. This makes for a big file, about 1.4g for a 2.5hr movie, but the quality is super. I think I may try a mediam quality setting on next rip to see how big a file it makes. 1.4 g is larger than I would like for fitting several movies and music on my Droid. Droid rocks this thing is amazing. way better than I was anticipating. Thanks for all the help from this fourm.
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